Although The Walk in Jumeirah Beach Residence is on the other side of the city from where I currently live, it is undoubtedly one of my favorite places in Dubai. I mean, what more could you possibly ask for? It is a promenade where you can take leisure walks while sipping your favorite cup of iced latte and window-shopping for some cute summer outfits. (talk about multi-tasking!) And if that’s not enough, there’s also an open beach for when you feel like the heat is too much to handle. It’s my own version of The Hamptons, if you’ve ever watched…

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Dubai? Gold, Skyscrapers, Extravagant Lifestyle, Top-notch cars? Well, there is no argument on that. In fact, those are the exact same words I used to describe Dubai before I left my hometown to start a “new” life here. Well aside from shawarma, of course. But just recently, I’ve learned that behind all the luxurious front of Dubai, is an even richer cultural side of it. A side I’ve never seen before. A side with souks instead of skyscrapers and abras instead of Ferraris. A refreshing scenery even under the 39…